CC 2017-08-08_09h Request PC Meeting Absences_L George
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: TERESA McCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: DEBBIE WEICHINGER, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER
LAN GEORGE FOR CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES FROM PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETINGS
DATE: AUGUST 8, 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council consent to three consecutive absences by Planning
Commissioner Lan George.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Take action to approve Commissioner George’s request for three consecutive absences
from regular Planning Commission meetings for a planned vacation.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no cost impact from this item.
BACKGROUND:
According to Municipal Code Section 2.18.060, three consecutive regular absences from
Planning Commission meetings constitute a resignation unless the City Council consents to
such absences. Planning Commissioner George has requested City Council consent for
absences from three consecutive, regular meetings.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Requirements in the Municipal Code regarding commission member absences are
designed to encourage steady attendance. However, Commissioner George has
demonstrated an ongoing record of excellent attendance, has and continues to be a valued
member of the Planning Commission, and does not currently plan on absences beyond the
three meetings that will occur during her planned vacation.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER GEORGE FOR
CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
AUGUST 8, 2017
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ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Consent to the absences,
2. Do not consent to the absences, or
3. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Consenting to the absences will maintain a valuable member of the Planning Commission
and avoid the need to fill an unscheduled vacancy.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
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